Ford Explorer vs GMC Yukon Denali Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Yukon Denali
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- Width78.9 in
- GMC Yukon Denali width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in shorter (198.8 in vs 201.4 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon Denali is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 4.1 in taller (70.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 117.5 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,157 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 5,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,157 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 5,867 lb)
- Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 4.1 in taller (70.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 117.5 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in shorter (198.8 in vs 201.4 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon Denali is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Yukon Denali
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Yukon Denali — GMC Yukon Denali is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | GMC Yukon Denali | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 201.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 74.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 117.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 5,867 lb | 1,157 lb |
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